Windy Day At The Flatiron (1903 Original Black & White Film)

Experience a glimpse of old New York City with this vintage footage from 1903! Watch as pedestrians navigate the windy streets near the iconic Flatiron Building. From bustling city life to the challenge of holding onto hats and skirts in the gusts, this film captures the essence of a bygone era. Learn about the history of this famous corner, known as the windiest in the city, and discover the origins of the phrase "twenty-three skidoo."

Source :
Weed, A. E., American Mutoscope And Biograph Company, Paper Print Collection & Niver. (1903) At the foot of the Flatiron. United States: American Mutoscope and Biograph Company. [Video] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/00694378